Benzyl Phenylacetate
Benzyl phenylacetate is the benzyl ester derivative of phenylacetic acid, valued in perfumery for its heavy floral-jasmine scent profile. It qualifies for HTS 2916.39.77.00 as a chemically defined ester of phenylacetic acid under the aromatic monocarboxylic acids provision.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied as a diluted perfume base or compounded mixture
Preparations with added functional solvents or for specific end-uses fall outside pure compound classification into heading 3824.
If erroneously classified under benzoic acid esters due to structural similarity
Benzoic acid esters have separate provisions earlier in 2916; phenylacetic acid esters follow later per numerical order rule.
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• Submit Certificate of Analysis verifying >98% purity and absence of isomers to meet 'separate chemically defined' requirement
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• Separate from diluents during import; solutions only allowed if per Chapter Note (e) for safety/transport
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Methyl Phenylacetate
Methyl phenylacetate is the methyl ester of phenylacetic acid, a clear colorless liquid with a rose-honey odor used primarily in perfumery and flavorings. It falls under HTS 2916.39.77.00 as an ester of phenylacetic acid, which is specifically listed among aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivatives in Chapter 29 for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Ethyl Phenylacetate
Ethyl phenylacetate, the ethyl ester of phenylacetic acid, is a colorless liquid with honey-like aroma widely used in flavor and fragrance industries for floral notes. Classified under HTS 2916.39.77.00 as it matches the specific provision for esters of phenylacetic acid within aromatic monocarboxylic acid derivatives.
Isobutyl Phenylacetate
Isobutyl phenylacetate, an ester of phenylacetic acid with isobutanol, provides fruity-green notes in fragrance compositions. HTS 2916.39.77.00 covers this as a specific ester of the aromatic acid phenylacetic acid per Chapter 29 definitions.
Phenethyl Phenylacetate
Phenethyl phenylacetate (also called benzyl carbinyl phenylacetate) is a rose-honey scented ester used in high-end perfumes. It is classified under HTS 2916.39.77.00 for esters of phenylacetic acid as defined in the aromatic monocarboxylic acids subheading.
Neryl Phenylacetate
Neryl phenylacetate is the ester formed between phenylacetic acid and nerol, used in citrus-floral fragrance formulations. Falls under HTS 2916.39.77.00 as a chemically defined phenylacetic acid ester within Chapter 29's organic compounds scope.
Geranyl Phenylacetate
Geranyl phenylacetate, ester of phenylacetic acid and geraniol, imparts rose- fruity aroma in perfumery. Classified in HTS 2916.39.77.00 specifically for phenylacetic acid esters among aromatic derivatives.